Nerves of Steel (Hart and Drake, #1) in Ask C.J. Lyons

Feb 10, 2011 Val Pearson rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A cross between ER and NYPD Blue, Nerves of Steel is, hands down, one of the best Medical romances I have read to date. Cassandra Hart's character deals with more than just typical drug overdoses, she's dealing with an unstable ex and his vindictive family as well. Throw in drug dealers and her life gets a little bit messy. Enter Detective Mickey Drake. The chemistry between Cassie and Drake is electrifying and not just at certain moments, the emotional pull continues throughout the book. The bo A cross between ER and NYPD Blue, Nerves of Steel is, hands down, one of the best Medical romances I have read to date. Cassandra Hart's character deals with more than just typical drug overdoses, she's dealing with an unstable ex and his vindictive family as well. Throw in drug dealers and her life gets a little bit messy. Enter Detective Mickey Drake. The chemistry between Cassie and Drake is electrifying and not just at certain moments, the emotional pull continues throughout the book. The boundaries Drake and Cassie try not to cross keeps the sensual tension alive and oh how I loved the tension. Just small things made my heart melt, like when he was watching her from afar and was admiring Cassie's dedication to her job. I formed a bond with Cassie because she wasn't your typical girlie girl. She had to work for what she wanted and her dedication to her patients was what came first. The fact that the woman could kick butt and take names was what clinched it for me. She's everything I want in my heroine.

Drake's character wasn't without his own faults, yet his vulnerabilities are what made his character so believable. It takes a special kind of woman who is willing to look beyond the way he used to behave and love the man he is now. Drake was a dangerously attractive detective who was one of the best at his job, even though he had been skating on thin ice with his department. Sexy, funny, loyal and willing to do anything to prove the lady in his life is innocent, what more could a girl ask for than Mickey Drake?

CJ Lyons is one of the best when it comes to writing a medical thriller. Suspense, superb writing, and a plot that will blow your mind are all rolled up into this one book. Nerves of Steel has a gripping story line that is multi-layered. Overdoses of a new drug, domestic violence and dealing with unscrupulous characters all come together to take the reader on a fast paced and action packed ride. Get ready for twists and turns throughout the book because this is one book you do not want to miss. It's simply one of those books that you pick up and can't put down until the very last page. I highly recommend Nerves of Steel.
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Apr 30, 2012 Virginia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2012

Nerves Of Steel was the 3rd CJ Lyon's Book I have read. After Reading both FBI Special Agent Lucy Guardino Books I was hooked on this Author! I was not disappointed in the least as this story took off from page one and kept me hopping from page to page on my Kindle.

From The Exciting opening chapters I Loved Dr Hart. It took me a while to warm up to Drake because he is not your expected leading man type. He has a past. I was a bit put off by his mysterious and macho side but his vulnerable and se ...more

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Sep 17, 2012 Aura rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, thriller

What a fun read! From page 1 to the end, the story is fast and engaging. I did not want to stop reading until it was finished. The ER medical details are fantastic. I dont read many thrillers but I was surprised how much I enjoyed reading this one. I really liked Hart even though some of her actions were kind of silly. I mean, what kind of woman goes to an abandoned building hoping to get information from homeless drug addicts? Yet, I was able to put my disbelief aside because Hart and Drake are ...more

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Jul 22, 2012 Pernette rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Just finished this book and enjoyed it. I am charging my Kindle now so I can start the second book in this series. This a suspense-filled medical thriller, great characters, tension and sex. Would recommend to those who like medical whodunits.

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May 26, 2013 Gina Basham rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I'm a big fan of CJ Lyons and these books were no exception. If you haven't read her previous books do. They are well written thrillers. I loved the characters and the mystery. You can rely on CJ Lyons to deliver a good read. I would recommend.
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